Is Birmingham Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Birmingham
Safety rating
Women living in Birmingham consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Birmingham consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 13 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Birmingham?
You cannot generalise Birmingham. I feel safe in the city center as long as I'm in crowded well lit areas. I'm comfortable using public transport to leave Birmingham mainly the train. If I am leaving significantly late I'd get a taxi as my transportation
Posted: February 25, 2025Overall very safe and always people around to help any time. there will always be atleast something open 24hrs. well lit streets. all train stations are not that far from eachother, and theres a transport police line. theres shopping centres everywhere. there will always be help
Posted: February 24, 2025With every place, there is a good and bad. You have to be very vigilant in Birmingham. People can be friendly and nice, but you always have to be a bit wary about men’s intentions. Over the years knife crime has been very high in Birmingham.
Posted: February 15, 2025
Aditti
Birmingham is good to travel until evening. There are a few concerns about harassment after night time but the police is really helpful. Public transport and cabs are available most of the times. Buses are safer
Posted: February 1, 2025
Dhrena
Birmingham is ok. It’s has a lot of work needed to make it better and I getting there but this will take time. It can be a cute day trip with some hidden gems to discover. The food scene is up and coming and there are some great music venues.
Posted: January 12, 2025Birmingham is safe for families Keep an eye on your bag And keep your purse and phone safe Watch your drinks on nights out and don't go back with strangers Be mindful of being over priced on nights out
Posted: December 25, 2024The city centre feels very safe to be around, even when it’s dark, as long as you stay in busy areas. There are lots of druggies walking around at night, and many homeless people during the day but they don’t often make you feel unsafe. The public transport feels mostly safe, but the later it is the more dodgy it feels. I often travel around Birmingham at night and have never had anything stolen from me or been touched by a stranger.
Posted: September 3, 2024
Sham
Birmingham is a safe place to travel even of your a sole traveller I'd always recommend normal caution and to remain vigilant of course but nothing of real concern There are certain areas that have higher crime rates but these areas can easily be avoided
Posted: July 7, 2024
Saira
I feel safe most of the time, not had any issues People keep themselves to themselves People are generally polite and do there own thing I would say it's safe to visit we have lots of people visiting Birmingham and West Midlands
Posted: June 12, 2024It isn’t the most safe but fairly safe. Easy to get Uber. Lots of residential areas. Just avoid some places after dark It isn’t the most safe but fairly safe. Easy to get Uber. Lots of residential areas. Just avoid some places after dark
Posted: June 5, 2024Is Birmingham worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
Birmingham is big city a bit chaotic but very well connected by public transport. The Victoria square and the library are great places to spend the afternoon. Birmingham is multicultural so you cam also find great food from all around the world
Posted: August 30, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
Moa
United Kingdom
Solo travel
I studied in birmingham. School activities are quite nice as in sports and so on. I lived in a student area which mostly felt safe. Weather is always grey so far but hoping for better. Everything is fairly expensive
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